School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences): Recent submissions
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EFFECTS OF HIV STATUS DISCLOSURE TO MALE PARTNERS ON WOMENS’ UTILIZATION OF PMTCT SERVICES AT A PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITY IN KAMPALA DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of HIV status disclosure to male partners on the utilization of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) service among mothers at a public ... -
Exploring experiences and self efficacy of midwives in screening and managing gender based violence in pregnant women: A qualitative study in Antenatal Clinic of Mulago hospital.
(2018-05)Background: Gender-based violence among pregnant mothers remains a challenge in both developed and developing countries in the world today. Nations and stakeholders continue to involve themselves in the tackling of this ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding schistosomiasis in Kitwara Parish Kiryandongo Sub County, Kiryandongo District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-04)Background: Schistosomiasis is the most prevalent neglected tropical disease (NTD) in many developing countries, particularly in Africa which has about 90% of the world’s reported cases. It’s estimated that more than 200 ... -
Prevalence of risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors among HIV Positive Adults on ART at Wakiso Health Centre IV.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Introduction Risky sexual behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS is a public health concern because of risk of HIV transmission, acquiring resistant strains and STIs. The main objective of this study was to ... -
Prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension among Makerere University teaching staff
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)Introduction. Hypertension is a disease of global health importance and affects one third of the world’s population. Its burden is on the increase especially in Low and middle-income countries as compared to high income ...